DESCRIPTION
West End Strategy Team is seeking a seasoned communications professional to join our expanding New York office. We are looking for someone who is strategic, expert and driven. A successful candidate will understand what our clients want to achieve and know how to get them there. Your work will help drive meaningful change on issues including immigration, human rights, the advancement of women and girls, LGBT equality, and interfaith cooperation, among others. An understanding of the Jewish communal landscape, Israel and the Middle East is a plus.

West End Strategy Team is a full-service strategic communications firm that partners with our clients to deliver bold, creative and innovative communications strategies by clearly defining goals and target audiences. Our work includes message development, public and media relations, digital strategy, marketing and advertising, and crisis communications. A successful candidate will join a team drawn from politics, journalism, and nonprofits. This position is based in our New York City office.

Qualifications:
Work experience in communications with an agency, a nonprofit, in government and/or on a political campaign. This is not an entry-level job; we are looking for someone ready to move to the next stage in his or her career
Established contacts with members of the media and a working knowledge of the national media landscape
Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail, as well as strong oral communication skills
Familiarity with AP Style
Experience developing strategic media, digital and communications outreach plans and campaigns
Ability to conceptualize big-picture and long-term, and think creatively for clients
Experience managing projects, as well as juggling multiple priorities at one time
Proactive approach to priorities; ability to work as a team player while also being a self starter
Strong research skills
Familiarity with nonprofits, the Jewish community and organizational landscape, Israel and the Middle East

Responsibilities:
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients
Work as a team member on assigned accounts
Act as a liaison between your clients and the media
Conceptualize and draft materials to support clients’ communications goals including press releases, pitch notes, op-eds, talking points, and social media and other digital content
Create and implement media outreach strategies including researching target media, building press lists, and communicating directly with members of the media
Build marketing campaigns using social media, advertising, and other tools to advance clients’ goals
Support business development initiatives

HOW TO APPLY
jobs@westendstrategy.com